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The Iranian navy claims to have complete control over the Strait of Hormuz and calls the American claims that it is open to international shipping a 'lie' to influence oil prices, while the White House confirms that there is currently no direct communication with Iran. (translated)

Due to persistent drought, the water level of the Rhine is historically low, causing severe delays in shipping and the German economy is at risk of suffering billions of euros in damage, while carriers are sailing with limited loads to avoid their ships running aground. (translated)

The low water level in the Rhine threatens to seriously disrupt shipping in Germany, especially at the bottleneck Kaub, which could have large consequences for Dutch companies and international inland shipping, as thousands of trucks may be needed to transport goods if ships can no longer pass. (translated)

In Houthi attacks in Yemen and Saudi Arabia, dozens of people have died, raising increasing fears of further escalation of the conflict in the Middle East, with the Houthis, supported by Iran, forming a significant power in Yemen amid exposed threats against Saudi interests and international shipping in the Red Sea. (translated)

Due to the extremely low water levels of the Danube, Eastern Europe, particularly Romania and Hungary, is facing an energy shortage that leads to the shutdown of nuclear power plants and disruptions in shipping, forcing the government to take emergency measures and call for electricity conservation. (translated)

Iran and Oman are in advanced negotiations regarding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz for commercial shipping, where they want to determine which ships may pass, but Iran states that this reopening is contingent upon the lifting of the American blockade of Iranian ports. (translated)

Germany is currently experiencing extreme drought, with the water level of the Rhine being historically low, leading to limited shipping capacity and strict measures in Munich, where residents are, for example, no longer allowed to wash their cars under a fine of 50,000 euros. (translated)

Iran has expanded its missile attacks and is now targeting the Egyptian port of Damietta, which raises tensions in the region, despite the official denial of involvement; this attack demonstrates that Iran is capable of disrupting global shipping and energy supplies if it wishes. (translated)

Meer dan 49.000 migranten vielen in 24 uur het aan Marokko grenzende, maar tot Spanje behorende, Ceuta binnen. En iedereen heeft het over de vluchtelingenstroom en de gevaren voor de hogergelegen delen van Europa, maar veel minder over de geopolitieke gevolgen. Dus let op: Als Spanje zijn leger moet inzetten om EU-grondgebied te beschermen aan de grens met Marokko, kan een ‘migratiecrisis’ snel uitgroeien tot een diplomatieke of zelfs een veiligheidscrisis. Want vergis je niet: Ceuta is niet zomaar een stad: het is Spaans én dus EU-grondgebied, midden in Noord-Afrika en aangrenzend aan de straat van Gibraltar. En Gibraltar is de drukst bevaren zeeroute van de wereld. Vrijwel al het scheepvaartverkeer tussen de Atlantische Oceaan en de Middellandse Zee passeert daar, waardoor het van groot belang is voor de handel en NAVO operaties. #Migratiecrisis #Geopolitiek #Veiligheid